What is Subscription Type?

Subscription Type

Subscription Types in Billing & SaaS Models

In billing and subscription-based systems, Subscription Type refers to the duration and renewal cycle of a user's access to a service. Different models exist based on how long the subscription lasts and whether it renews automatically.

🔹 Common Subscription Types

Subscription Type	Description
30-Day Subscription (Monthly)	Renews every month, commonly used for SaaS (e.g., Netflix, Spotify).
90-Day Subscription (Quarterly)	Renews every 3 months, often used for short-term plans.
180-Day Subscription (Semi-Annual)	Renews every 6 months, sometimes offered at a discount.
365-Day Subscription (Annual)	Yearly subscription, typically comes with cost savings.
Lifetime Subscription	One-time payment for permanent access.
Pay-As-You-Go	No fixed term, charges based on usage (e.g., cloud services like AWS).
Trial Subscription (7-day, 14-day, 30-day, etc.)	Free or discounted access for a limited time.

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🔹 Auto-Renewal vs. One-Time Subscription

• Auto-Renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew unless users cancel them (e.g., Netflix, Adobe Creative Cloud).

• One-Time Subscription: The user manually renews after the period ends (e.g., 30-day game pass).